Using Color to Stage a Home

Sellers are getting more involved in staging their homes than ever before. Buyers in Ruidoso see model homes, DIY shows and more and expect every home they tour to be just as grand. But it takes work and sometimes money to stage a home properly.

Starting with a black canvas is easy but working with what you have can be difficult. It may come down to a simple color change though to really make all the difference in the world. Here are some tips when it comes to color and painting.

You don't want to scare buyers away but you also don't want them to be bored when walking through the home. You have probably heard the word neutral thrown around a lot when staging but this doesn't mean drab.

The best way to get a sense of what your competition is doing is simply tour model homes or open houses. You can see what you are up against and what buyers are seeing. If you home stacks up and compares in price or is lower, you have a great shot at an offer.

Warm walls are the trend. Coffee or latte colored walls with bright white trim make a statement thats warm yet clean. By keeping all the rooms that run into each other the same color, the flow of the home will move better. If the kitchen is a separate room make sure the color is not too different but still makes a clear definition of another room. If you don't have a lot of walls in the kitchen, meaning they are covered with cabinets, go as light as you can. If you have white cabinets make a darker impression but not too dark as to close in the room. You don't want dark in small rooms like bathrooms because you are trying to showcase the square footage and closing in a room doesn't offer that sense.

For bedrooms, a light blue or yellow is calming and tranquil. If blue is the theme, keep it as light as possible, even with white trim. Sea decor is best in this type of room. For yellow walls, have a splash of color in a striped green and red pillow or floral print somewhere casual. Don't go too far gender orientated one way or the other or you might turn off some buyers.

In bathrooms, light, fresh and airy is best with fresh greenery in the corners or on the counter. Don't clutter a bathroom too much but if you have the room, a couple candles and a plate of soap or small rolled towels gives the impression of a relaxing spa feel.

These are just some basic tips but for more information on your specific home, contact Coldwell Banker Sudderth in Ruidoso New Mexico anytime. They are the experts in staging, listing, marketing and selling your Ruidoso home or property.

Orignally posted here http://www.ruidososearch.com/index.php?page_id=254 by Tammy Emineth Thanks to Kristine Ginsberg for the photo usage.

Welcome to beautiful Ruidoso New Mexico

Ruidoso, nestled in the tall pines of the Sacramento Mountains of south central New Mexico, is as unique as its four seasons. At 7000 feet, the friendly village offers an escape from the nearby towns of El Paso, Lubbock, Midland and Amarillo. Located 120 miles from El Paso and 180 miles from Albuquerque, Ruidoso lies in the historic Lincoln County.

A mountain resort village, Ruidoso is in the heart of the Sacramento Mountains of south central New Mexico. Ruidoso, Alto and all of Lincoln County offers cool weather in the summer and fresh powder at Ski Apache (owned by the Mescalero Apache Tribe) in the winter. Springtime brings a fresh look to the area and autumn on the 12,003 foot Sierra Blanca mountain is a burst of colors from the oak, apple, poplar and our famous aspen trees.

Enjoy the stress free life that Ruidoso and Lincoln County have to offer in all seasons:

• Spencer Theater, a world class theater featuring performers from around the world.
• Old Lincoln Town, jotted with museums and stories of Billy the Kid.
• Historic Billy the Kid By-way
• Art galleries and foundries found in and around the Ruidoso, Alto and Lincoln County area.
• Activites year round to keep the entire family satisfied - hiking, fishing, sightseeing, mountain biking, horseback riding, motorcycle rallies, as well as resting and relaxing. This area has top rated golf courses, tennis, horse racing at Ruidoso Downs Race Track, three casinos and shopping of all kinds.
• Ruidoso New Mexico Chamber of Commerce Official Website
  

Ruidoso lodging includes national chain hotels and motels, plus plenty of cabins, condos, bed and breakfast, RV parks and campgrounds. Resturants are in abundance and feature a full range of options to fit any budget or taste.

If you decide to stay and make Ruidoso, Alto or any of Lincoln County your home or second home, call the experts in real estate - CENTURY 21 Aspen Real Estate. Our associate brokers know the area because they are residents, community members and care about your investments.

More Activities and Events in Lincoln County:

The Hubbard Museum of the American West is a collaborative institution that provides exemplary public service for our patrons.

Whether you are building your dream home, remodeling, or just in need of repairs, you can find the help you need here at the Lincoln County Home Builders Association Website.

Official website of the Spencer Theater, Ruidoso New Mexico. Looking for things to do in Ruidoso, New Mexico.

ENMU-Ruidoso Branch Community College is a comprehensive two-year college offering Certificates of Completion, Associate of Science, Associate of Arts, and Associate of Applied Science degrees.

AirNav: KSRR Sierra Blanca Regional Airport and Information.

Ski Apache, next to Ruidoso, New Mexico, is New Mexico's premier ski and snowboard resort ... and you're visiting the official Ski Apache Ski and Snowboard guide! This site is everything the Ski Apache and Ruidoso Winter visitor needs to plan a carefree winter getaway! There’s complete information on lift tickets, ski and board lessons, ski packages, the Ski Apache special events calendar and a complete description of Mountain amenities. Subscribe to the Ski Apache Ski E-News … our complimentary weekly ski season publication to keep you up to date on all Ski Apache events and special promotions!

New Mexico Resort and Casino Inn of the Mountain Gods is New Mexico's premiere destination spot. Come and enjoy all New Mexico has to offer here.

Located in South Central New Mexico, the Lincoln National Forest is known as the birthplace of the world-famous Smokey Bear, the living symbol of the campaign to prevent forest fires. The original bear is buried in Capitan, New Mexico.

Welcome To Ruidoso Downs Race Track and Casino. Fast Horses and Hot Slots are the name of the game at Ruidoso Downs Race Track and Casino.

MTD Radio is a group of five local and regional Radio Stations committed to serving and promoting Southeast New Mexico and West Texas!!Our stations provide News, Weather, Sports, and Entertainment to listeners throughout the area. MTD is a popular and super effective place for businesses to advertise, not only covering their home markets but offering an expanded area that promotes tourism and encourages patrons from other towns/cities to visit and $pend MONEY!

We are KEDU-LP 102.3 FM Ruidoso, New Mexico Community Radio where we are your station for inspiration.

Academics are our highest priority at Ruidoso Municipal School District as we all strive to be the best school district in the Southwest. We will focus on our four basic educational goals: Writing, Reading, Math and Caring for Self and Others. We expect our students to be respectful, responsible and to make right choices. School will be challenging especially as you prepare for the demanding careers of the future. We encourage all students to be involved in extracurricular activities, sports and clubs.

When you're ready to buy Ruidoso real estate give Century 21 a jingle. They know the area and can help you in or out of your next home! homes@zianet.com

Outlaw Golf Estates, formerly known as Outlaw at Lincoln Hills, now offers dual membership with Alto Lakes Golf & Country Club - a great golfing opportunity for property owners who play at both courses. See Outlaw / Alto article at Ruidoso Homes Real Estate

The new master planned Outlaw development consists of 186 home sites, designed within the 700 acre subdivision located just east of Alto Lakes.

Alto Lakes members, who may have previously found summer tee times hard to come by, will now have access to the Oulaw Golf Estates course - just a few minutes away. Outlaw owners will have access to Alto Lakes Golf facilities including the 18 hole course, dining, tennis, fitness room and outdoor pool.

Lots in the Outlaw offer views of the nearby Sacremento Mountains including Sierra Blanca Peak to the west, or the Capitan Mountains to the north. Many of the lots are on the golf course and provide views of the fairways along with wooded vistas of pinon, juniper and tall ponderosa pine trees.

View photos of Ruidoso area golf gourses.

Searching online for real estate in Ruidoso and Lincoln County has just become much easier for iPhone and iPad and Android users. For iPhone / iPad devices, try this new FREE Search app called MyAgent by IDX, from the Apple iTunes store. ( You will need to have iTunes installed to download the app)

For Android devices, the Realtor.com Search App for Android can be found here.

To download the app on an Apple mobile device, click the iPhone logo below. Enter agent code 9270 when prompted, and let the search began.

All Ruidoso / Lincoln County MLS listings will be available for viewing.

Search options include: Map, hybrid, list, and filter. "Map" and "Hybrid" views, provides a broad geographic area, using Google Maps / Google Earth and will bring up all the listings in a given area. "List" displays properties in a list format, that were shown on the map, or from a filtered search. "Filter" provides a way to search a price range, bedrooms, baths, sq. ft criteria - in order to filter / show only those properties you desire to see.

FREE Search app - My Agent by IDX - download from iTunes

Please feel free to contact us with any questions about Ruidoso ( real estate, great coffee shops, the best Mexican Food, or whatever... ) Text or call Mary Weaver 575-937-5229, or Mark Stambaugh, 575-937-5719. Associate Brokers, Prudential Lynch Real Estate

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SEO Client: "I want to ramp up the SEO this year and willing to put in huge, exorbitant bucks to make it happen"

Isn't that something every SEO professional wants to hear... but it really isn't about throwing as much money at the issue as you want and hope it does it all for you. This was my response to him.

Hi Scott.

   There are a hundred different SEO marketing companies you can pour your money into but they all basically do what we do.  There are a few different directions we can go here. You COULD use Pay-Per-Click for SEO. That's where you pick a keyword and Google will throw your site up on top of the search engines for that keyword as long as you keep paying.

    If it's a popular keyword they may charge up to $3 per click. You set a certain amount of budget for that service per month and when it's maxed out someone else will go up there and your site will come down until the next billing cycle. This works fine BUT unless you are willing to pay thousands for a decent keyword that stays up all month, it's not worth it. Plus, you only pay for ONE keyword at a time. 

    This is a quick fix for fast work but anyone can click on the site and if it's not what they are looking for, they click away and boom you are still charged. We don't find a lot of weight in this type of marketing for the cost involved. The organic SEO that we provide keeps your site at the top for as long as it's maintained and beyond in some cases.

    What I WOULD suggest is signing up for ActiveRain. I'm sure you have probably heard of this in the past but it's a real estate blogging platform. This platform is well established, Google cached regularly and the links from this site show up immediately as a positive vote for your site. We recently signed up just 3 months ago and have seen a HUGE jump in sales and interest.

    Although we blog for all of our clients on our site on our ActiveRain blog, having your own account is well worth the expense and effort. I don't know if you are a huge writer but even if you are not we can assist in this for you.  I have written about the area our customers service and have come up on Google for those keywords every time. This blog would link directly back to your website and direct consumers and buyers agents alike to your listings, your service and your contact information.

    According to Google Analytics, traffic that comes from referring sites instead of just the search engines carry more lead weight then search engines alone. We are finding those sites that have more percentage of referring traffic have higher numbers and more leads. Your SEO service now consists of links to your site from others and increasing those each month, writing articles for your site directly, keyword inclusion and meta tag properties for each page of your site, site submittals to prominent directories and search engines and revolving content on and off the site. This is typically what many SEO companies do. Most charge hundreds more than we do for it though. I think keeping the SEO service you have now and simply adding an ActiveRain account to the mix is probably the best way to maximize your advertising dollars and get the best back links, responses and ultimately leads for your business.

     I would suggest the Rainmaker account. This is $40 a month but all blogs are public... the free account is members only and you need to reach the public and consumers. This means every blog will show up on Google for consumers and agents and the world to see. 

    Internet marketing does have it's limitations. It doesn’t pay to have 5 different SEO companies all trying to do the same thing because we will continue to mess each other up and cause more confusion and more possible penalties with Google. Setting yourself up on sites such as Twitter, Zillow, Truila, Linkedin, Facebook, Stumble Upon, and Stik are all ways to get your name, business and site out there more. There will always be a new social site but the one that gets noticed the most in real estate is by far ActiveRain.

I know this is a long email but I hope it's clear and concise.  Don't know if it's the "huge exorbitant bucks" you want to spend but I don't think you have to to make it happen.

Google hates companies that throw their name out there instantly with black hat techniques that might make you show up instantly but then get banned when they know what you are doing. Google really really likes the gradual increase of blog authority and site authority your site can attain by consistently working it.

Let me know if you need any further assistence for your Ruidoso homes website.

Tammy Emineth

sales@personalseo.com

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